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WINEGARD®
RoadTrip®
Digital Satellite Mobile TV Antenna for Two Receivers
RoadTrip® SD - Stationary Satellite TV Antenna
RoadTrip® SDi - In-Motion Satellite TV Antenna
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company, 2008 2452165 Rev3 8/10
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Parts Included • Tools Needed • How to Unpack
The Winegard RoadTrip® antenna is designed specifically for use with motorized
recreational vehicles. Winegard recommends using a qualified installer familiar with RV
structures and wiring to ensure proper installation and to prevent damage to the RV or
satellite dish.
PARTS INCLUDED:
1 Radome
1 Cable entry plate
All required screws, washers, bolts, and nylocks
1 base with electronics, dish, dual LNBF, mounting feet
4’ Gray Coax Cable (OEM Model)
4’ White Coax Cable (OEM Model)
4’ Power Cable (OEM Model)
TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION:
Level
Drill w/3/4” bit
1-1/4” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall)
Phillips screw driver #2
3/8” Open end wrench
7/16” Open end wrench
Sealant (consult RV manufacturer for proper type for your
roof material)
UNPACKING THE UNIT
1. Open box and remove packing material.
LIFT UNIT STRAIGHT UP
OUT OF CARTON!
!

If using knife to open
carton, BE CAREFUL.
Do not cut the dome on
the unit.
2. Lift dome out of box vertically. Then lift unit out of box vertically. Do
not turn box and “roll” out, or turn upside down to remove.
USE 2 PEOPLE
when removing the unit
from the carton.
!
DO NOT PAINT DOME!
Painting dome will cause
signal degradation and
will void your warranty.
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Rev. 5/06
Installation Diagram
CENTER
LINE OF THE
VEHICLE
SIDES OF CONTROL UNIT
MUST BE PARALLEL TO
THE CENTER LINE OF THE
VEHICLE AND FACE FRONT
OR REAR OF VEHICLE.
Control Unit
LNBF
GPS CABLE
(RoadTrip SDi
In-Motion
models ONLY)
ELEVATION
MOTOR
CENTER
LINE OF THE
VEHICLE
GPS ANTENNA
(RoadTrip SDi In-Motion
models ONLY)
Rev. 5/06
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Quick Reference Guide
Your Winegard RoadTrip® satellite TV antenna has been designed to be the most userfriendly Mobile Satellite Antenna on the market today. Upon installation of the antenna,
or after changing satellite service provider, simply set the switches inside of the dome to
the settings shown in the Operation manual. These switches enable the dish to locate the
proper satellite for your service provider. They also allow the RoadTrip SDi (in-motion)
antenna, to be set for the proper installation option. Simply set the switch, and you’re
done! Your Winegard RoadTrip antenna will locate the proper satellite with just the flip of a
switch.
Mounting Instructions
It is essential to mount your RoadTrip antenna in the proper position and orientation
on your RV roof to ensure proper operation. Choose a location on your roof clear of
obstruction and close to your receiver and power source.
To ensure proper tracking with your RoadTrip SDi (in-motion) antenna, you must mount the
unit so that the unit is centered on the centerline and cables exit either towards the front or
back of the RV. See Figure 1c below.
Figure 1c
MOUNTING OPTION A
MOUNTING OPTION B
ALIGN FEET EXACTLY
SQUARE ON Center line of
vehicle AS SHOWN
BACK OF VEHICLE
CABLE EXIT REAR
BACK OF VEHICLE
MV-3500
RoadTrip
FRONT OF VEHICLE
FRONT OF VEHICLE
ALIGN FEET EXACTLY
SQUARE ON Center line of
vehicle AS SHOWN
MV-3500
RoadTrip
CABLE EXIT FRONT
Switch Settings
After mounting the RoadTrip System to your rooftop, you must set the RoadTrip’s switch
settings for the mounting option chosen and for the satellite television service provider.
The chart below lists switch settings for both the RoadTrip SD and RoadTrip SDi. See
page 3 of the Operation Manual for detailed instructions.
RoadTrip® SD (Stationary)
FACTORY PRESET FOR DIRECTV SHOWN
0 = up
1
2
3
4
5
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
7
(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)
8
0
1
1 = down
Sat. Rcvr.
Mt. Option
Switch Set Position
1
2 3
DIRECTV
A
(FACTORY PRESET)
DISH NETWORK
RoadTrip SDi (In-Motion)
®
A
0
0
0
4
0
5
0
6
0
7
0
8
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0= up
SWITCH SETTINGS
OPTIONS
1= down
FACTORY PRESET FOR DIRECTV SHOWN
1
0 = up
0
2
0
3
0
4
0
5
0
6
0
7
0
(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)
8
1
1 = down
Sat. Rcvr.
Mt. Option
DIRECTV
(FACTORY PRESET)
DIRECTV
DISH NETWORK DISH NETWORK
4
A
B
A
B
Switch Set Position
1
2 3
0
0
0
4
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0= up
5
0
6
0
7
0
8
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1= down
SWITCH SETTINGS
OPTIONS
Rev. 5/06
Installation
Installing unit on roof of vehicle —
Install in DRY conditions only!
!
6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent location and mark
around each base foot, Figure 4.
IMPORTANT! Do not install this system in the rain, or under
any wet conditions. Moisture may affect electronics and void
your warranty!
FIGURE 4
1. For best performance and to reduce signal acquisition
time, park vehicle on a level surface; level the RV.
2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation.
WARNING: Level the base front to back and side to side. If
base is not level the antenna may require more time to locate
the correct satellite or may not locate the correct satellite.
• Be sure no roof-mounted equipment is
blocking the satellite “line of sight”, Fig. 3.
3. Ensure proper distance to other rooftop equipment is
maintained.
Using this chart,
determine the minimum distances
to other equipment.
Obstruction Ht.
7. Clean roof area where the base feet will be attached to
the roof. Do not erase your marks!
Unit Clearance
8”..................................................2”
8. Put approved sealant in the areas marked for the base
feet. Place base feet on top of the sealant and screw
down with the (3) #10 screws for each foot.
10”................................................8”
12”..............................................13”
15”..............................................22”
9. After all base feet are secured to roof, put sealant
around edge of feet and over screws.
FIGURE 3
ION
UNIT BASE
OBSTRUC
T
FIGURE 5, Mounting Option A shown
Front of Vehicle
Center Line
A’
4. After selecting location for unit (see number 2), put the unit
on the centerline of the vehicle.
B’
RoadTrip
5. Position base so that cables exit either toward the rear
(Mounting Option A) or toward the front (Mounting Option B InMotion mounting option only) of vehicle. See page 4.
Control Unit box MUST be parallel to the center line of the vehicle. See page 3.
The distance from the edge of the roof to the rear corner
of the foot should be equal on both sides of the dish to
ensure proper installation.
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Rev. 5/06
Installation
GPS installation — RoadTrip® SDi (for
in-motion) only
INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH
1. Choose a location to install the RoadTrip power ON/OFF
switch. Remember when selecting a location that you will need to
run the +12VDC power cable from the RoadTrip antenna to the
switch. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position before continuing.
See Figure 7 page 6.
10. The GPS antenna is pre-wired and has a 1 meter cable running
through one of the connectors.
Determine location for GPS antenna. It is recommended you place
the GPS antenna 3 feet from dome and away from any other obstruction.
Wall or panel mount: Drill 1-1/4” hole, pull wires through wall or
panel.
The recommended location for the GPS antenna is based on having a level location and a clear view of the sky for the best satellite
signal acquisition. Do not secure GPS antenna to roof at this time.
2. Connect the ground wire from the vehicle and the BLACK
ground wire from the antenna together, using large yellow flag connector.
3. Connect the YELLOW flag connector to the silver spade on the switch.
4. Connect the RED wire from the antenna to the small RED flag connector.
5. Connect small RED flag connector to center spade on switch.
6. Connect the +12 V power wire from the vehicle to a small RED flag connector.
7. Connect small RED flag connect to isolated spade on switch.
IMPORTANT! The GPS must be located minimum of 3 feet away
from obstructions on roof of vehicle. Antenna must have a clear
view of the sky for proper operation.
!
NICKS OR CUTS IN WIRING JACKET MAY
CAUSE WATER TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE.
Cable entry installation —
1. Decide the best location for the power and coax cables to enter
the vehicle, and the location of the power switch and receiver. Drill
a 1/2” hole in the roof, push wires inside. Make proper connections.
You must have filtered +12 VDC power source.
2. For a two receiver installation, connect a second coax cable
(not provided) to the ground block-type coax connector. Route this
cable through the empty Heyco connector on base and run cable
along roof to second receiver location.
3. Place cable-entry plate over hole and cables. Screw in place.
Seal plate and screw holes with approved sealant (not included).
4. Depending on the length of the cable on the roof, you may
need to use cable clamps or wire ties (not provided) between the
unit and your cable-entry plate. Clamping the cable every 12”-16”
should eliminate any unnecessary cable movement, Figure 6.
INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH DIAGRAM
FIGURE 7
ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH
WITH LIGHT
(Shown in OFF position.)
steps 2 & 3
Two GROUND wires
1 frOm vehicle
1 Black wire from SATELLITE DISH
FIGURE 6
STEPS 6 &7
+12 v FROM VEHICLE
sTEPS 4 & 5
RED POWER
WIRE FROM
DISH
COAX CABLE ROUTING
PRIMARY
RECEIVER
MV-3500
RoadTrip
SECONDARY
RECEIVER
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Rev. 5/06
Installation • Wiring • Specifications
Connecting the receiver —
!
To order receivers or programming please call
the Winegard receiver hotline: 1-(866) 609-9374.
Your RoadTrip® antenna has now been successfully installed. Proceed to the Operation Manual for RoadTrip
antenna setup and for Operation Instructions.
Connecting one receiver
1. Connect the coax cable from the antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” on the receiver.
2. See page 5 of Operation Manual for receiver set-up.
Connecting two receivers
1. Connect the coax cable coming from the antenna to the
“SATELLITE IN” input on the primary receiver. The primary
receiver is the receiver used most often and will toggle between satellites.
2. Connect the secondary coax cable coming from the antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” input on the secondary receiver.
NOTE: Secondary receiver will not toggle.
3. See page 5 of Operation Manual for receiver set-up.
Features and specifications
• One button operation.
• Dual receiver capable.
• Depending on receiver type, you can access
satellites 119°, 110°, or 101°.
• No user input required.
• Elevation range 20° to 60°;
azimuth +360° (0-720°)
• Dome UV protected.
• Compact size —
32” diameter, 12-1/2” height
Shipping size - 37-1/4” x 34” x 14-3/4”
Unit Weight - 35 lbs.
Shipping Weight - 53 lbs.
• Operating temperature
-13°F to +140°F
• Specifications for max amperage 5.0A
• Specifications for unit operatating voltage. -10.5 - 13.8V
• Specifications for supply voltage. 12 - 13.8V
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Rev. 6/10
WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY
(2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR)
Winegard Company warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. During year one
(1) of such warranty, Winegard Company will also pay authorized labor costs to an authorized Winegard dealer to repair or replace defective products. No warranty claim
will be honored unless at the time the claim is made, Customer presents proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (to locate the nearest authorized Winegard
dealer, contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 319-754-0600 or visit www.winegard.com). Customer must provide proof
of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty. If the date of purchase cannot be verified, the warranty period shall
be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date of manufacture.
If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered, Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service. Customer must provide proof of
purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard dealer for service prior to expiration of year one (1) of the warranty
period and a defect in material or workmanship is verified by Winegard Technical Services, Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer’s labor charges for warranty
service. The Winegard dealer must contact Winegard Technical Services in advance for pre-approval of the service. Approval of the service is at the sole discretion of
Winegard Company.
Alternatively, Customer may ship the product prepaid to Winegard Technical Services (located at 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 319-7540600). Customer must return the product along with a brief description of the problem and provide Winegard Technical Services with Customer’s name, address, and
phone number. Customer must also provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is returned before the expiration of the warranty period,
Winegard Company will (at its option) either repair or replace the product.
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: improper installation, misuse, abuse, neglect,
accident, tampering, modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard in any manner whatsoever, removing or defacing any serial number, usage not
in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain. This
Limited Warranty also does not apply if the product becomes unable to perform its’ intended function in any way as a result of the television signal provider making any
changes in technology or service.
RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning any product to Winegard Company or Winegard Warranty Services under this warranty policy. Please
call our Technical Services Department at (800) 788-4417 or send an e-mail to [email protected] to obtain the RMA number. Please furnish the date of purchase
when requesting an RMA number. Enclose the product in a prepaid package and write the RMA number in large, clear letters on the outside of the package. To avoid
confusion or misunderstanding, a shipment(s) without an RMA number(s) or an unauthorized return(s) will be refused and returned to Customer freight collect.
WINEGARD COMPANY DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.
In states that do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions
do not apply.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives Customer specific legal rights. Customer may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.
SATELLITE RECEIVER WARRANTY
See manufacturer’s limited warranty policy.
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601 • 319/754-0600 Fax 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © 2008, Winegard8Company 2452165 Rev3 8/10
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Rev. 1/10